Tuition and Registration Rates

North River Christian Academy seeks to provide the best possible Christian education at a reasonable price. NRCA is dependant upon the income received from tuition and registration fees for its daily operating expenses. The rates are established each year with the approval of the administration and school board. Every family makes a commitment to fulfill their financial obligations when applying for admission.

Registration Fee: In order to apply for admission to NRCA, a registration fee must accompany the application. The registration fee for new students is $100.  Returning student registration rates are based on the date of re-enrollment. 

Tuition: The annual tuition for North River Christian Academy for the 2012-2013 school year is $3,950 per child for K5-6th grade and $4,150 per child for 7th-12th grade.

Tuition Discounts: There are tuition discounts offered for families with more than one child in the school, for families who chose to pay the entire year’s tuition in full by June 1st, and for families who refer other students to our school.

Book Fees: There are book rental fees charged for each grade level. The fees are as follows: K5 - $175; Grades 1-6 - $225; and Grades 7-12 - $250.  Book fees must be paid before the first day of school.

Additional Fees: Each student (K5-12th) will be assessed a $100 annual fee to cover standardized testing and scoring, ACSI, SACS, and ACEA student association dues, and one yearbook.  K5 students and seniors are also charged a graduation fee.  Students who are involved in the sports program will be charged a fee for each sport played.  Sports fees range from $100-$150 depending on which sports are played.

PAYMENT PLAN
Tuition may be paid in one of the following ways:

1. Weekly - This option is for preschool only and preschool must choose this option.
2. Annually - Tuition is paid in one payment for the entire year and must be paid by June 1st.  There is a 5% savings for this option.
3. Monthly - Tuition is paid in either 10 monthly checks postdated the 1st of each month (July 1st-April 1st) or 12 monthly checks postdated the 1st of each month (June 1st-May 1st).  Postdated checks must be given to the financial secretary.  These will be secured and deposited monthly.
4. Credit Card - Tuition is paid in 10 monthly charges to your credit card on the 1st of each month (July 1st-April 1st).  A 3% service charge will be added to your bill each month for this convenience.

OTHER POLICIES

1. Payment is due before services are rendered.
2. Tuition is due on the 1st of the month.  A late fee of $25 will be added to accounts not paid by the 10th of the month.
3. If accounts are more than 30 days late, services will not be rendered.
4. All returned checks will be charged a $30 fee.  After two returned checks, all payments must be made with cash, money order, cashier's check, or credit card.
5. Tuition will be pro-rated for students entering school during the course of the year.
6. Students who attend any day of a given month will owe full tuition for that month.  When a student withdraws during the course of the year, tuition charges will be pro-rated on a monthly basis.  The student's account must be paid in full in order for report cards, transcripts, or records to be released.
7. All registration and book rental fees are non-refundable.
8. Multiple child discounts apply only to immediate family members living in the same household.